ProjectFUN workshops julio2011 en Bilbao

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Summer

2010

3D ANIMATION3D ANIMATION

VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMINGVIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING


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Introduction

ProjectFUN is a powerful piece of proprietary software developed by DigiPen to facilitate

learning programming and game making.

ProjectFUN allows beginning students to jump into the game-making process from day one

and have the ability to manipulate different components of a game to see how it affects a

game's properties. This user-friendly software shows students the specific programming code

behind game functions and as students become more familiar with programming they can

begin to utilize their own code to handle game functions. Students will receive a free

membership to ProjectFUN, which includes the ProjectFUN software, to continue theirstudies at home.

Each session is two weeks long.

No experience is necessary! Level One workshops do not require any programming or

software experience. Although knowing how to type is useful in any of the workshops (and in

life), anyone motivated enough to enroll is qualified to participate. Enrollment in Level Two

workshops requires completion of the Level One workshop of the same discipline or written

permission from DigiPen.

DigiPen is a private college focused on preparing students to meet the requirements of thedigital interactive entertainment industry. We know the industry and continually work with

industry leaders like Nintendo and Microsoft to ensure that the educational experience is one

that truly prepares students for the rigors of the industry. Our intensive summer courses

encourage students to use their problem-solving skills and participate in teamwork. The

workshops are designed to give participants an idea of what it is like to work in the industry

and a glimpse into life as a DigiPen student, as well as to have fun!

The majority of our teachers are DigiPen undergraduates who are pursuing a career in digital

interactive entertainment industry at DigiPen so their knowledge already surpasses

curriculum. Additionally, we personally interview, hire and train each instructor. Instructors

must undergo background checks and a two-week training program. Our instructors receive

the highest compensation in the workshop industry because they are so well qualified!

We are celebrating our 15th year teaching the ProjectFUN Summer Workshops to students on

the Redmond campus. During this time we have learned how best to implement a truly

effective and fun curriculum and we continue to improve our workshops each year.

DigiPen's ProjectFUN Workshops teacher-to-student ratio ranges from 1:6 to 1:12 depending

on the workshop. Our motivated teachers and staff are passionate about the gaming industry!

The majority are DigiPen undergraduates whose education focuses on meeting the needs of

the gaming industry.


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The computer-to-student ratio is 1:1.

The Summer Workshops program provides an immersion experience to students giving them

the opportunity to discover a potential career in the gaming industry, as well as give them a

taste of life as a student at DigiPen. With that in mind, during the first week of the ProjectFUNSummer Workshops students learn about new concepts and develop new skills by building

games, animations, or robots (depending on the Workshop). During the second week students

utilize the knowledge they gained the first week to conceptualize, design, and produce their

own game, animation, or robotic program.

Workshop Highlights:

Intensive project-based curricula

Excellent career exploration opportunity

Low student-to-teacher ratio

Highly qualified, hand-picked and trained instructors (all instructors must pass a background

check, drug screening and two-week training session to be eligible to teach)

One-to-one student-to-computer ratio

The workshop curricula correspond to our expertise in the degree programs that we offer at

DigiPen.

"Academically, these workshops help students develop problem-

solving skills and enhance their thinking processes. In addition, the

students discover the role of Math, Physics, and Arts and the

importance of the integration of these academic topics in the field of

software engineering."

Claude Comair

President and FounderDigiPen Institute of Technology

VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING LEVEL 1 19 30 JULY

This popular introductory course is ideal for game enthusiasts who

want to understand how today's digital games and interactive

experiences are created. Furthermore, it is an exciting and

enjoyable experience for those who aspire to have a career in the

video game industry as software engineers.

Topics Covered in Video Game Programming Level 1:Overview of the video game production process

Introduction to programming

Game loop concepts

Mouse and keyboard input

Animation

Object Behaviors

Sound effects and music

Special effects

Prerequisite:

No previous programming or computer experience is required.

Ages 17and up. 450 (9:00-14.00)


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VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING LEVEL2 5 16 JULY

Building on the skills developed in the Video Game Programming Level

1 workshop, this course covers more advanced programming concepts

and gives students training that allows them to implement additionalgame elements, including artificial intelligence and multiplayer

capability.

Topics Covered in Video Game Programming Level 2:

Overview of the video game production process

Overview of expressions, statements, functions, pointers, structures

Handling game events

Writing game events

Linking the components

Prerequisite:

The Video Game Programming Level 2 workshop is open to students in

Grade 9 and above who have previously completed Video Game

Programming Level 1. We recommend that all students in this workshop

have completed a course in algebra.

Ages 17 and up. 450 (9:00-14:00)

3D ANIMATION 19 30 JULY

This workshop is designed to give students an introduction to theconcepts and process of creating a 3D computer animation. Students

will also be taught about the importance of strong traditional art skills

when using this technology production tool.

Topics Covered in 3D Animation Level 1:

Overview of the 3D computer animation industry

Basic modeling techniques

Creation of materials & texture maps

Basic lighting techniques

Basic camera manipulation

Hierarchy linking

Basic keyframing techniques

Rendering

Prerequisite:

The 3D Animation Level 1 workshop is open to students in Grade 8 and

above. No previous art or animation experience is required.

Ages 17 and up. 450 (15.00 20:00)


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